All felt doll designed by Elena Scavini in Torino, Italy. Series 264 winking girl character from 1926. She has unusual red hair mohair inset to show a widow’s peak, and smiling face with flirty look. She is original in felt outfit with dress, apron (tiny mend in front) and brown belt and black hat. A peasant girl, she is barefoot and carrying a basket of vegetables and flowers. Winking boys turn up often, but winking girls are rarely found according to Nancy Lazenby’s "Lenci" book on page 154. All in very good condition!
13'' T.